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Lukewarm Christians vs. Zealous Radicals

In a sporting event, it's not always the most talented team that wins. Often it's the team that has the most desire…zeal…commitment. The team that wants victory the most. That's…

Jim Buchan July 9, 2020

Angry man shouting while holding a book.

Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Do You Know What Spirit You’re Of?

Although the Bible is filled with helpful wisdom from cover to cover (2 Timothy 3:16), some passages are timelier than others. In today's world of racial and political tension, I…

Jim Buchan June 27, 2020

A man in a suit is climbing over two rocks.

Inspiration Politics & Culture

Father’s Day & America’s Dangerous Precipice

For a number of reasons, America stands on a dangerous precipice today, and much of it has to do with Father's Day. Of course, lots has been written about racism…

Jim Buchan June 20, 2020

Injured knee with visible wound and blood.

Inspiration Leadership Politics & Culture

Don’t Let Your Wounds Get Infected

I should have learned my lesson back in middle school. When we ran hurdles in phys ed class on the school's cinder track, I caught my toe on a hurdle…

Jim Buchan June 9, 2020

Clown holding "Justice for George" sign.

Inspiration Politics & Culture

Will There Be Justice for George?

Many people are crying out against injustice these days. That could be a positive sign - if only we understood what true justice looks like. But I'm convinced we'll never…

Jim Buchan June 1, 2020

Mourners gathered around a sickbed scene.

Inspiration Politics & Culture

Cures Worse Than the Disease

Last year I was diagnosed with cancer and went through several months of chemotherapy. The good news is that I survived the cancer, which is now considered to be "in…

Jim Buchan April 23, 2020